Principal Programming Engineer

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Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Scotiabank is seeking a highly skilled Principal Senior Automation Engineer to join our Global Network Engineering (GNE) team. This role blends leadership of a small team of automation engineers with individual technical expertise within development of network automation and maintaining automation systems.

Network automation is primarily delivered through our in-house application, Argus, which is the source of truth for network inventory, handles compliance and provides reporting used for various purposes including hardware and software currency.

• Financial institution experience, knowledge of bank processes
• Leadership experience, ability to set strategic goals and lead a team to deliver on them
• Ability to balance technical and business objectives and lead a team on both fronts
• Strong development skills, able to contribute
• Develop and maintain software tools for network automation and monitoring
• Design and implement network configurations and security policies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions to optimize network activities including governance, compliance, audit, reporting, health checks, network implementations
• Contribute to pipelines and infrastructure-as-code deployments
• Document technical processes and maintain version control

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Translating business objectives into clear technical objectives
• Strong interpersonal and relationships management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates proactivity and accountability
• Ability to analyze logs, metrics and performance data
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices
• Hardware and software currency of network devices
• Vulnerability management
• Core networking knowledge (routing & switching, load balancing, firewalls, DNS, etc)
• Familiarity with network vendors:
  Cisco, Fortinet, f5, Infoblox, Gigamon, Net Brain, etc
• Internet and Extranet DMZs
• Client and P2P VPN
• Cloud technologies
• Monitoring and network performance tools
• Degree or diploma in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or Networking
• CCNA or CCNP certification is an asset

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

Location(s):
Canada :
Ontario :
Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

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Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.